tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post851351403079316374..comments2024-01-02T21:16:08.896+11:00Comments on Apples of Gold: Update and Tags!Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-35893798976252093512018-06-24T07:00:50.759+10:002018-06-24T07:00:50.759+10:00Thank you so much for your prayers, Jessica! They ...Thank you so much for your prayers, Jessica! They mean so much. <br /><br />Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-36166465231973514202018-06-21T20:31:27.516+10:002018-06-21T20:31:27.516+10:00Hey Ashley! Thanks for your encouraging comment. A...Hey Ashley! Thanks for your encouraging comment. Aww, your love for your parents and siblings comes through in your words. :) Yes, I look up to my family a lot too. :) It's a blessing to be surrounded by people we love and can learn from!<br /><br />I will pray for your mum and family. That would be hard, especially not knowing why or what the solution might be. But keep holding on, and know that God is always there even when we don't feel Him or life doesn't make sense. Sending hugs, friend! xx Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-83663166908689697842018-06-20T12:11:12.949+10:002018-06-20T12:11:12.949+10:00Hi Jessica!
Hmmm.....I really look up to my paren...Hi Jessica!<br /><br />Hmmm.....I really look up to my parents. They are amazing examples and just give so much love to us, their kids, and I just love them so much. Praise God for awesome mommies and daddies! And siblings are amazing too. :) <br />Life here has been quite interesting. If you think of it, I'd appreciate prayers for my mommy because she is having occasional chest pain and the doctors can't figure out what it is. She has a cough which could be aggravating it, but sometimes it is scary when the pain gets pretty bad. Oh, sometimes it's so hard to trust God....and to have joy in the midst of unknowns and pain. But I do ever so want to have joy Jesus only can give. :) <br /><br />Thank you for always encouraging me through your posts, Jessica!<br /><br />Love,<br />AshleyAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-92028711385474214982018-06-18T23:40:53.097+10:002018-06-18T23:40:53.097+10:00Indeed, all praise to God! His goodness is beyond ...Indeed, all praise to God! His goodness is beyond our comprehension!Jordy Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825438584409420647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-71390293052251310402018-06-18T19:55:53.138+10:002018-06-18T19:55:53.138+10:00Keep wondering! ;) Thanks for your enthusiasm thou...Keep wondering! ;) Thanks for your enthusiasm though. I appreciate it. :)<br /><br />Aw, thanks for sharing some of your favourite things! I enjoyed reading through them - there are so many things to be thankful for, and probably many more we overlook. All praise to God! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-29898392348128342202018-06-18T19:51:49.713+10:002018-06-18T19:51:49.713+10:00Yes, I get you on that one. It's like a downwa...Yes, I get you on that one. It's like a downward spiral. Well, I'm still figuring that out, but a few things I've found helpful are: making sure I have enough sleep/get to bed early; cutting right down on or taking a break from social media/screen time; and planning my day the night before, including writing everything I want to do down, so I know exactly what to go on with. The best thing is so much motivation and a sense of achievement comes with accomplishing things and crossing them off the list, so it can also been an 'upward spiral' if we keep at it. Don't be disheartened - we're in this together! What are your strategies for getting through it?<br /><br />Yes, so much. And same here as well - I enjoy browsing people's shelves (and learning about them through their tastes, haha). Thanks for your comment - it's nice to hear from you!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-12480515177746025472018-06-18T19:41:05.092+10:002018-06-18T19:41:05.092+10:00Aw yes, he's amazing. :) Yes, that makes sense...Aw yes, he's amazing. :) Yes, that makes sense! Words are so powerful - I enjoy writing notes to others as well, and you're right, there's something incredible about receiving them from someone else. And thanks for letting me know about your new website! That's exciting. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-73284813958696573772018-06-18T19:36:47.656+10:002018-06-18T19:36:47.656+10:00Yay Grace! It's so nice to hear from you. :) G...Yay Grace! It's so nice to hear from you. :) Glad you could relate, and many blessings to you too! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-92038258582884384972018-06-16T10:10:17.861+10:002018-06-16T10:10:17.861+10:00Oooh, a new exciting development underway... I won...Oooh, a new exciting development underway... I wonder what that could mean...<br /><br />A few of my favourite things: God, for sure, and after Him so many good gifts; fellowship with precious friends, a timely word, the give of creativity and inspiration, God's Word and His Holy Spirit to teach it to me... What beautiful things He's given us in life. Thanks for sharing the occasion to stop and consider these things again and be filled with thankfulness! <3Jordy Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825438584409420647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-63234298209243105292018-06-15T18:27:43.291+10:002018-06-15T18:27:43.291+10:00Lack of motivation is the worst. Not only is it so...Lack of motivation is the worst. Not only is it sometimes hard to get myself going, but whenever I don't I feel worse overall. How do you get through it?<br /><br />Your grandfather sounds like an amazing person, I'm sure you feel very blessed to know him. (Plus books? Anyone who owns a sizeable book collection is immediately my new favourite person.)Victoria Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036742461356732142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-90150791326639399292018-06-15T07:29:20.006+10:002018-06-15T07:29:20.006+10:00Your grandfather sounds amazing and so incredibly ...Your grandfather sounds amazing and so incredibly down to earth. <3 <br /><br />One of my favorite things (too) are words. Over this past year, I've been able to reexamine and understand my relationship with them more. But even more so, I've gotten to know and understand how we can perceive and understand others with them-- I've written so many handwritten notes for friends and teachers as a graduation gift. There's a sense of vertigo when it comes to putting down your emotions to write these words, and an even greater sense of vertigo induces when you become the receiver versus the giver. I'm going to stop rambling, but did that make sense? I hope it did somewhat.<br /><br />xoxo Abigail Lennah | <a href="http://theworldthroughmywindowsill.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Ups & Downs</a> (but now at <a href="http://story-eyed.com" rel="nofollow">Story-Eyed</a>!)Abigail Lennahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00629691351291882685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-88667088388998264642018-06-14T20:44:35.831+10:002018-06-14T20:44:35.831+10:00Yay Jess! Haha awesome blog post, loved this one, ...Yay Jess! Haha awesome blog post, loved this one, I definitely resonated with a couple of things you said on here! ��<br /><br />God bless Jess!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790192226828852083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-9029607629264824452018-06-14T11:41:49.344+10:002018-06-14T11:41:49.344+10:00Well, I'm with you if that's any comfort! ...Well, I'm with you if that's any comfort! It is a battle.<br /><br />Yes! We definitely agree there. :) It's a wonderful daily illustration of God's care and creativity. And those are also nice things! There's nothing like comfy clothes or time journaling or being in the Word. Thank you, and I hope you have a great week too! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-81101502537674986912018-06-14T11:36:59.042+10:002018-06-14T11:36:59.042+10:00Thanks Brooklyne! :)Thanks Brooklyne! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-49222380751947337682018-06-14T11:36:12.395+10:002018-06-14T11:36:12.395+10:00Haha, I have a sister like that too. :) Thanks for...Haha, I have a sister like that too. :) Thanks for the reassurance! We can do this. xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-7435233509381769492018-06-14T11:34:06.491+10:002018-06-14T11:34:06.491+10:00Thank you! Sending love back to you!Thank you! Sending love back to you!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-19486532650150380842018-06-14T11:33:39.459+10:002018-06-14T11:33:39.459+10:00I feel you. It's not much fun. But I believe w...I feel you. It's not much fun. But I believe we can overcome laziness! It will take work, but it's possible. I'm trying at least, haha. :)<br /><br />Oh yes, those are wonderful things! Your mum and voice teacher sound like great role models. And that's so cool you study voice! Many blessings to you too, and thanks for your comment! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-90706881559349504802018-06-14T11:32:21.683+10:002018-06-14T11:32:21.683+10:00I loved reading your answers, Jessica! Procrastina...I loved reading your answers, Jessica! Procrastination, lack of motivation, laziness ... ha that hits a bit too close to home ;). <br />Yes, the sky is one of my favorite things - it’s just so beautiful whether it’s a sunset/sunrise painted with beautiful colors, fluffy white clouds spread across the blue sky, bright stars and the moon peeking beyond the canopy of darkness, or even gray rainy days - it’s all so beautiful and cool to think about. A few of my other favorite things would probably be cardigans (they are so comfy and soft!), my Bible and journals, and there’s more but my mind is blank at the moment :D.<br />I hope you have a great week! :) Sarah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830253815748803857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-79686548955323308172018-06-14T02:35:56.459+10:002018-06-14T02:35:56.459+10:00Great post! I liked reading your answers!
-Brookl...Great post! I liked reading your answers! <br />-Brooklyne Showers of Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12664449607618161704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-8244924544485614552018-06-13T21:44:41.136+10:002018-06-13T21:44:41.136+10:00Ah, yes I too suffer from lack of motivation and l...Ah, yes I too suffer from lack of motivation and laziness...my room is a product of that (thank God for lovely sisters who try their best to keep me cleaning haha). <br />You're not alone! ;) <br />Nice tag!!Kara Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989463309759286352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-78366049320448031512018-06-13T19:36:57.212+10:002018-06-13T19:36:57.212+10:00Love. Love. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-41835515476023133452018-06-13T13:53:00.750+10:002018-06-13T13:53:00.750+10:00I must say, I too suffer from severe laziness and ...I must say, I too suffer from severe laziness and lack of motivation. It's so bad, and I wish I knewhow to fix it. Hmmm, my favorite things? Probably, Jesus, my family, being outdoors, and old books. I look up to my mom a lot. She has always been a great example of a strong, capable, energetic, Godly woman. I also look up to my voice teacher. She is just a loving and patient beam of life. <br />That is really cool about your granddad and the books! I love that. <br />God bless your day!<br />xx<br />Miramirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415438690048723144noreply@blogger.com